Doctoral students will be expected to demonstrate progress towards the completion of a novel research project dealing with an issue of interest to them in education. The dissertation project will be conducted primarily under the direct supervision of each student's major advisor (mentor) as well as in part by the student's committee members. The main goals of this course include data collection and analysis which will result in chapter four of their dissertation document. Periodically, students will be required to present their ideas to the class for constructive criticism and stylistic feedback.